INDIANAPOLIS - This year 100 of Central Indiana's outstanding young professionals were honored at the annual Indy's Best & Brightest award dinner on Sept. 27. Indiana CPA Society member, Troy J. Gilstorf, CPA was named the winner of the accounting category. Nine other Society members including Carmel residents, Michelle A. Kerr, CPA, and Nathan Habegger, CPA, were recognized in the accounting, banking and financial services and government categories. Kerr is with Slattery & Holman, P.C., and was named an Indy's Best and Brightest finalist for the second year in a row in the accounting category. Positively affecting others and demonstrating leadership qualities are two of the requirements for nomination. Kerr, is active in the Indiana CPA Society and serves on the Board of Directors. She also serves as the School Key Contact to Carmel High school and promotes the value of the CPA designation.

"While it is humbling to be recognized as one of Indy's Best and Brightest in my field, what has been most rewarding is hearing from several clients and colleagues who sent notes or called with positive feedback about the level of service we provide," said Kerr. "I am proud to be associated with the accounting profession and with Slattery & Holman."

INCPAS members recognized in the following categories are:

Accounting
David Feinberg, CPA, Crow Chizek and Company LLC
Scott Geans,CPA, Fifth Third Bank
Troy J. Gilstorf, CPA, BKD, LLP - WINNER
Nathan Habegger, CPA, CTI Group
Michelle Kerr, CPA Slattery & Holman, PC
Veronica Locker, CPA, Duke Realty Corporation
Julie Moffitt, CPA, Heaton & Eadie
Mike Morris, KSM Capital Advisors
Angela L. Zirkelbach, CPA Blue and Co., LLC

Banking and Financial Services
Stephanie Willison, CPA, RJP Investment Advisors LLP

Government
Will Frayer, Indiana Public Employees' Retirement Fund

Currently, more than 7,000 CPAs in public practice, industry, government and education are members of the Society. INCPAS serves the public interest as well as its members. The organization functions as an advocate for the profession through education, public awareness, government relations and promotion of high ethical standards. Programs and services offered by the Society are designed to meet the needs identified for its diverse membership.